Molekula
Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) is a chemical used primarily to inactivate ribonucleases in laboratory solutions, ensuring RNA integrity during experiments. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 1609-47-8, Molecular Formula: O(COOC2H5)2, Molecular Weight: 162.14 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Diethyl pyrocarbonate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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250 mL — £360.00 per pack ex VAT · £432.00 inc. VAT
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25 g — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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100 g — £193.30 per pack ex VAT · £231.96 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.0005% |
| Colour | ≤10 |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.001% |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Ethanol | ≤0.2% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0002% |
| Diethyl Carbonate | ≤1.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 69 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 22057917 |
| CAS Number | 1609-47-8 |
| Molecular Formula | O(COOC2H5)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.14 |
| SMILES | O=C(OC(=O)OCC)OCC |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29209010 |
| Tariff Code | 2920901090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) used for?
DEPC is primarily used to inactivate ribonucleases (RNases) in laboratory solutions, making it essential for RNA work and molecular biology applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DEPC?
The formula is O(COOC2H5)2 and the molecular weight is 162.14 g/mol.
How should DEPC be stored?
DEPC should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition.
What grade of DEPC does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies DEPC in high-purity grade suitable for molecular biology applications.
Can Molekula supply DEPC in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply DEPC in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a DEPC order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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